Partnership: UK network of Professors in midwifery and maternal and newborn health
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Policy briefing: Safe, effective, equitable, compassionate and respectful maternity and newborn care for all
The UK Network of Professors in Midwifery and Maternal and Newborn Health has published a briefing document summarising the issues, barriers and gaps that prevent the development of…
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Midwifery Research Impact in Policy and Practice podcast
Three members of the UK network or Professors in Midwifery and maternal and newborn health discuss research careers for midwives and how we can better facilitate research in…
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UK network of Professors in midwifery and maternal and newborn health: Manifesto 2024
In light of the upcoming General Election, the UK network of senior academics in midwifery and maternal and newborn health has published its Manifesto. It calls for ten…
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Response to Northern Ireland midwifery and maternity services review
Following the release of the Northern Ireland maternity services review, the UK Network of Professors of Midwifery and Maternal Health has issued a response. Other resources
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Race Equity Month – Can the UK finally tackle health disparities in maternity care?
A long read by Professor Hora Soltani from Sheffield Hallam University, on behalf of the UK Network of Professors in Midwifery and Maternal and Newborn Health Mothers and…
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Midwifery Network responds to Spring Budget
Following the Spring Budget announcements, the UK Network of Professors in Midwifery and Maternal and Newborn Health welcomes the investment in maternity care in England and the focus on safety.…
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Midwifery Network responds to recent articles
The UK Network of Professors in Midwifery and Maternal and Newborn Health has written two rapid responses in relation to topical issues. The first rapid response was to the BMJ Commission…
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Response to the RCM State of Midwifery Education 2023 report
The UK Network of Professors in Midwifery and Maternal and Newborn Health has responded to the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) State of the Midwifery Education Report 2023. The Network welcomes…
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MOU with UK Network of Professors in Midwifery and Maternal and Newborn Health
The Council is pleased to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UK Network of Professors in Midwifery and Maternal and Newborn Health to collaborate and…
Latest publications and briefings
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AI Week: The Pedagogy of AI – Implications for healthcare education
Following the Council of Deans of Health’s 2025 Digital Summit, we are publishing this collaborative report with Elsevier which explores the evolving role of…
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Briefing: UCAS statistics on placed applicants 28 days after A-level and SQA results day 2025
UCAS has published data on confirmed places on undergraduate higher education courses 28 days after A-level results following the Clearing process. The full data…
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UCAS Briefing: A-level results day 2025
On A-level results day, UCAS has published data on confirmed places on undergraduate higher education courses. The full data set including a breakdown for…
Latest podcast episodes
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The Council’s new strategy commits to supporting members across the system including all four nations plus overseas associate members. It is with commitment to the voice of all our members that the Council is pleased to launch two new member networks: a Remote and Rural Network and a Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories Network.…
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This podcast explores the findings of a 17-month participatory action research project conducted at the University of Bradford, funded by the Elizabeth Casson Trust. Co-led by staff and students, the project investigates the experiences of occupational therapy students from marginalised groups, focusing on how microaggressions manifest in both university settings and practice placements. Although the…
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In this podcast, the Council’s Head of Policy and External Affairs, James Hallwood, is joined by our Policy and Research Manager, Robyn Cooke, as they unpack key takeaways from this year’s party conferences. We also launch the Council’s new Political Engagement Network, a space for all members interested in advocating for their institutions and the…
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This podcast critically explores bias in AI, particularly within the context of healthcare education. It unpacks what “bias” means in AI systems and highlights the real-world consequences of these biases, from reinforcing harmful stereotypes to perpetuating inequities in student outcomes and clinical training. The discussion raises urgent questions about responsibility and how students and staff…